Bookmark
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About this pattern
Each PDF includes stitch counts and a full color key so you can kit it quickly. Check the stitch size against your fabric count to estimate finished dimensions, and keep a few extra skeins on hand if you plan to backstitch or outline.
Quick finishing tips
- Use shorter floss lengths to avoid tangles and keep coverage even.
- Secure thread ends under nearby stitches instead of bulky knots.
- Gently wash and press face-down on a towel before framing.
- Stitch count: 120 x 120
- 1 colors in the palette
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120 x 48 stitches 1 colors
Pattern description
Create a charming Bookmark that brings a touch of handmade elegance to every page you turn. This monochromatic needlework project offers a satisfying stitching experience with its 120 × 120 stitch count, making it an ideal size for a practical keepsake. Working with just a single DMC thread color keeps the focus on the precision of your counted cross stitch work, allowing you to appreciate the texture and dimension that emerges from each carefully placed stitch. The streamlined palette creates a sophisticated finished piece that complements any book collection.
Suitable for intermediate stitchers, this free printable PDF chart includes a complete DMC color key for easy reference while you work. The pattern works beautifully on 14-count or 18-count Aida fabric, giving you flexibility in your finished bookmark size. Download your chart today and enjoy this meditative embroidery project that produces a functional and thoughtful gift-ready result in just a few hours of stitching time.
Stitch planning checklist
- Measure your fabric against the stitch count to confirm finished size.
- Sort floss by symbol before you start; pre-thread a few needles for speed.
- Work in small blocks to keep counting accurate and spot mistakes early.
- Backstitch at the end of each session so outlines stay crisp.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 120 x 48 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.6 x 3.4 inches or 218 x 87 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.5 x 9.3 inches or 368 x 237 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands